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Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mehdi Taremi | 7 | 12 | 6 | |
| Sardar Azmoun | 7 | 11 | 4 | |
| Mohammad Moheb.. | 4 | 8 | 1 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mehdi Taremi | 6 | 12 | 7 | |
| Sardar Azmoun | 4 | 11 | 7 | |
| Mehdi Ghayedi | 2 | 9 | 3 |